Short Story Writing Class 9 Format, Topics, Examples, Samples
Short Story Writing:
A story is a series of event knitted and woven in such a way that they lead to its final conclusion naturally.
How to write a story?
- The purpose of writing a story is to entertain the reader and thereby inculcate certain values.
- This contains almost all human emotions which people come across during their lifetime.
- This has a wide variety of audience – old, young and children like it equally.
- This is a formal way of expression but conversations, if need be, can be informal.
- Wit and humour are deliberately added to dispel the monotony of the events taking place one after the other.
- This is a series of events leading to its final end naturally.
- This contains a theme that abounds in a universal appeal.
- The protagonist overcomes the central problem of the story.
- The end gives a feeling of satisfaction.
- All the events in the story should be well arranged and presented.
- Diction and style of the dialogue given to characters must suit their personality.
- Ideas and thoughts are logically presented.
Format of a story:
1. Heading/Title
2. Body
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3. Conclusion
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Examples:
Develop a story in about 150-200 words using the given outline/starter. Also give it a suitable title.
Question 1.
Write a short story in about (150-200 words) on the basis of the hints provided.
Answer:
Going for long walks has always been a passion with me. As usual, I was walking amongst the thick green forest till I heard that voice which seemed to be of a teenager. I felt as if I could hear someone gasping for breath. I looked around. I saw a boy around ten to twelve years old, he was hiding himself below behind a big peepal tree. He was staring at me pitiably. He was bleeding at his forehead. With a calm mind, I softly looked at him and said, “Don’t be afraid, tell me about yourself. How have you come here ?” He asked, “Sir, I am from another state.
My parents had died in an accident a few months ago. One of my distant uncles had been taking care of me. One day my uncle sent me with another uncle saying I would get good education there. But no sir, I was made to work in a factory for a paltry sum. Since then, I could not contact my uncle. The uncle whom I had been left with here said that I had been sold out to him by my uncle. I had not been getting proper food, though, I worked for nearly 12 hours a day. Today, I was feeling feverish. So, I did not work. But my employer thrashed me so much that I somehow managed to run out of the factory. I loitered here and there and finally got the tree for protection. Sir, please, help me.”
I understood it that was the case of child labour. What a pathetic condition of these children are! Alas! The child labour is a real stigma on the society and in our country. Government should take some stern steps to punish those who employ such children at homes, factories, etc.
I took him to my house. I made many enquiries, after getting him some food. I called a social activist friend and talked about the boy. Then, I took the boy to the nearby police station for further action. My friend assured me that he would ensure a safe future and a good education for the boy. I took a sigh of relief that I had done a noble job for the day.
Question 2.
Complete the following story in about 150-200 words. Some inputs are given to help you :
Inputs/Outlines : A merchant riding home from fair – always negative thinking – busy in earning money – sudden rainfall – money got wet – cursed God – attacked by robbers – threatened him – got fired at – but due to wet gun powder not hit – saved life – thanked God for rain – whatever happens, happens for best.
Answer:
Whatever happens, happens for best:
Once upon a time there was a merchant. One day he had gone to a fair in which he had earned a lot of money. He was always busy in earning money. On that day the merchant was riding home from the fair. He was coming back from the fair after selling his goods there. He had a large sum of money with him. But he had always negative thinking. He was thinking negative about each and everything. That particular day also, he was thinking negative as usual that what would happen to the money. While he was still on the way there was suddenly heavy rainfall in which the merchant and everything with him got wet. Even the money he had earned got wet.
He was sad and angry with God. He then started cursing God. In order to reach his home, he had to cross the jungle which was a dense one. He then sadly remembering the incident entered the forest. At the same time of heavy rainfall, the merchant was attacked by a gang of robbers in the forest. They took away all his belongings and the head robber threatened to kill him. The merchant got afraid and started pleading them to let him go but the robber took out his gun, he started praying to God. The robber aimed at the merchant and fired but due to wet gun powder, he was not hit by the bullet. All the attempts failed because powder of the gun was damp in the rain. The robber could not shoot the merchant. The head robber ordered to leave him and they went into the forest. So luckily, he was saved by the rain.
The merchant was very happy and thanked God for the rain. Then he realized how foolish he was to curse God. It was the rain that proved a blessing to him.
Question 3.
Write a story in about 150-200 words from the given beginning. Give a title of the story. Write the moral of the story.
Answer:
The Clever Rabbit:
Once a rabbit was going in a forest near a river. He was thirsty. He looked around and saw a pot full of water near the river. The pot belonged to a woman of the nearby village. She used to take water from the river.
The rabbit went to the pot silently and drank off the water. The rabbit was very clever. So, he put some pebbles inside the pot so that it could carry some weight. Then, he went away. The woman came back to the pot but could not find any difference with the pot. So, she came back to her house carrying the pot. But the rabbit was curious to know who was that lady. So, he followed the woman by almost 5 km. The woman reached her house. The rabbit also reached there. But he was confused whether to go inside the house or not. Ultimately, he stayed outside the house. After some days, the woman noticed the rabbit staying outside her house continuously. She was amazed. She informed her husband about him and asked whether he knew him or not. The husband replied in negative.
The couple didn’t have kids since 15 years. So, they decided to adopt and take care of this strange guest as their pet as well as son. Thus, the rabbit began to live in the couple’s house. The moral of the story is that we should be kind to the animal.
Question 4.
Develop a story using the following clue as the beginning line (150-200 words).
Answer:
Everything seemed fine till last night. But this morning when I woke up I realized no one could see me. I had become invisible like a science fiction story. Initially, I was shocked to know about my invisibility. The news spread in my small town like a forest fire. This was hot news among the people.
Actually, I had put myself under an experiment last night and had become invisible. I wanted to find how to become invisible but fell in the trap of invisibility. I could not reverse the process.
Initially, I thought that I had become a powerful man who could do whatever he wanted to. But such feelings gradually disappeared. I was getting more and more upset about the whole invisible situation. I felt all the disadvantages of his condition. I thought that I had no shelter, no covering. I needed a private room to have my meals because I could not eat in public bcause I could not reveal my mouth. I was yearning to eat, to fill myself with unassimi-lated matter. I had to stay naked in order to remain completely invisible. It kept me trembling and shivering. I had to face great difficulty in walking downstairs as I could not see my feet. So, I could not put my steps correctly at the right places on the staircase.
However, I thought to use my invisibility for the good of humanity. I wanted to make the life of my fellow human beings better, more comfortable, safer, happier and progressive. So, I wanted to use it for good purposes like helping police in catching thieves, terrorists or anti-social elements. I decided to help the poor or needy without hurting their self-respect.
Question 5.
Read the following story prompts and weave a story, using your own imagination and ideas in about 150-200 words.
Value points :
- A boy set to guard sheep
- Keeps guard for many days
- One day shouts ‘Wolf’ as a joke
- The villagers run to help him
- The boy laughs at them 0 Villagers get angry
- Plays the same joke again after a few days
- A wolf really comes
Answer:
The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf A boy is set to guard sheep in a small village beside a forest. The village is located at the foothills of a famous mountain range. There is lush green grass and in the spring time the ground is covered in brightly coloured flowers. Hundreds and hundreds of butterflies flying in the air making it a truly heavenly place. His father suggested him to cry ‘wolf’ when he sees a wolf so that nearby villagers could assemble to save him and the sheeps. Everyday he sat under a large tree while his flock of sheep grazed on the grass of the meadow. He kept guard for many days. His time hardly passed. The boy felt bored and wanted some excitement in his life. So, to get some fun, one day the boy shouts ‘wolf’ as a joke. He shouted at the top of his voice, ‘Help us! Help us!
The villagers ran to help the boy. They picked up their sticks and axes and ran towards the meadow. “Where is the wolf ?” asked one man. The villagers were very worried as they searched all about for the injured boy. It was then that the boy jumped out from his hiding place. He laughed at him and asked, “Welcome. Thank you for coming, but there is no wolf here.” The villagers became angry and scolded him for raising a false alarm. But the boy did not realize his mistake. He played the same joke again after a few days.
Then one day, a wolf came out of the forest. He killed some sheep and then killed the shepherd boy. He kept crying out for help many times. But the villagers were sure that he was joking again. The moral of the story is that nobody believes a liar.
Question 6.
Develop the following outline into a story in 150-200 words.
Thief – looting shops – police unable to catch – some alert locals saw the suspicious man – inform the police – reach promptly – thief hides with booty – soon caught red- handed
Answer:
Shivani and her friends were at the local weekly market that evening, not as customers, but as investigators. Shivani had been hearing about the increase in theft in the local market in recent times. She herself had been a victim to pick-pocket once. The local police had not taken the issue seriously. So, Shivani and her friends decided to get
into the task of nabbing the culprit red-handed. They all discussed their plan and reached the market. Each one went to different shops and kept a close watch at the passersby and the shopkeepers without raising suspicion. Just then Shivani, standing at a cloth shop, spotted a man looking here and there suspiciously. As the shopowner was busy dealing with the customers, the man went unnoticed towards the place where the stocks were piled up. He quickly collected a few pieces and put them in his bag. Then, he went to another shop, followed by Shivani. There he did the same. Shivani got confirmed that he was a thief. She passed on the information to her friends over her mobile. One of them alerted the police PCR. A few minutes later, the policemen arrived there. The thief sensing them, quickly hid himself behind a truck. Police returned empty handed. Some alert locals saw the suspicious man and informed the police. Police reached promptly. The thief was soon caught red-handed with booty.
Question 7.
‘After watching the light and sound show at the Red Fort I was greatly impressed and delighted. While going back I could actually visualise the historical characters moving around me. I was spellbound and then…’ Write a story in 150-200 words using the given starter.
Answer:
Though I had visited Red Fort earlier, I had never stopped for the “Sound and Light Show” there. So, I insisted my cousin, Kishore to watch the show. What a fantastic show it was! I got impressed and delighted to watch it and learnt much about the Mughal Empire, their glory and downfall. I personally found myself living in that era. While going back too, I could actually visualise the historical characters moving around me. I was spellbound, and then I felt someone calling me. I looked around. At the exit gate was someone gesturing me to come nearer. I went near and got shocked to find a person resembling a Mughal ruler.
He started speaking, “I am Aurangazeb…the one who changed India’s fate. Ever since my forefathers had maintained a unity in diversity in India… I brought chaos… gave way for the British to establish their stronghold. Thank God! Great leaders like Gandhi and others got you freedom… still, I regret the partition. I sowed the seed for it… Now, as I rise from my grave, I feel it’s my duty to make you people, understand the value of unity… That’s the message you have to learn from this “Sound and Light Show”. You, the future administrators, promise me that you would maintain unity and harmony in our glorious country…” I hardly replied, “Yes, I promise…” at which Kishore nudged me and asked, ‘What promise?” I shyly nodded my head and said, “I shall tell you later…”
Question 8.
Develop the following outline into a story in 150-200 words.
Train over-crowed – next stop an hour ahead – weather hot and sultry – occupants cramped – train stopped midway – announcement of a bomb – all scared – began to pray – checking of luggage – nothing found-hoax call-anxiety ends-journey resumes.
Answer:
That was an unforgettable experience for me. Usually, I take my train early, so as to avoid the crowd. But that day, I got late and so had to take the peak hour train. It was over-crowded, being a Monday. I felt irritated because I had to travel ahead one hour non- stop amidst this crowd. Added to that, the weather was hot and sultry. I was squirming as it was cramped. I was just waiting to get down. Suddenly, the train slowed down and halted. All wondered why it should stop mid way! Then came the announcement that there was a bomb – perhaps a bomb had been planted in our train! Following this, there was a commotion. Passengers were barred from getting down. All were scared and some of them started praying. Police personnels came and started checking the passengers’ luggage. Time was ticking. After nearly half an hour of the ordeal, they announced that it was a hoax call. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief, in spite of inconvenience they got into. The train started moving.
Question 9.
Develop the following outline into a story in 150-200 words. Give a suitable title to your story.
A man-four sons-fighting among themselves-father called-gave a bundle of sticks-in succession-ordered to break bundle into pieces-all failed-father-opened the bundle-power of unity.
Answer:
Unity is Strength: Ramlal had four sons. He had a small farm that fetched a very meagre income. The only consolation for him was his four sons, whom he thought would remain united and be helpful to each other. But no, the sons kept fighting with each other, and held different opinions and attitudes. This worried Ramlal, for he was getting old and so he had to make his sons realise their strength in unity. One day he called his sons one-by-one and gave them a bundle of sticks to break. The sons wondered why they should do it, still they tried to break the bundle given to them. But, none of them could break it. Ramlal then, opened the bundle and gave one stick to each of his sons and asked them to break. The sons were able to break it easily. Now, he called them all and told them that in life too, if they are alone, anybody can defeat them; but if they remain united, no one can defeat them.
Question 10.
A thief brought before a king – charged with stealing jewellery – says he is poor and honest – but his hand is guilty – his hand made a hole in the wall – hand stole the jewellery – ‘you are right,’ says the king/ – ‘hand will go to the prison for five years, you can stay outside.’
Answer:
The Hand Found Guilty:
By Anita
Once upon a time there was a just and placid king. He ruled over his state in a justified manner. No one who was found guilty was forgiven. Everyone was rightly punished. So, there was peace and prosperity all around. Suddenly, many incidents of stealing jewellery from the shops and the houses came before the king. He ordered for the enquiry and asked the officials to catch the thief. The whole kingdom was searched. Then, a thief was brought before the king. He was charged for stealing the jewellery. But he was pleading before the king that he was poor and honest. But the strange thing was he confused that his hand was guilty.
The king was shocked and surprised. The thief told the king that the hand made a hole in the wall itself and it stole the jewellery. To everyone’s surprise the king accepted his request of pleading honest and innocent. The king proclaimed, “You are right, hand will go to the prison for five years, you can stay outside”. The thief was shocked, he trembeled with terror and pleaded guilty. Thus, the king gave justice to the people whose valuable jewellery was stolen. The stolen jewellery was returned to its rightful owner. Everyone praised the king for his just decision. And, again peace and prosperity ruled the state.
Question 11.
Mr. Sharma was going to his office on his bike. Suddenly a car _________.
Answer:
A Chanced Encounter
By Shohan
Mr. Sharma was going to his office on his bike. Suddenly a car drove right past him, and, swerving out of control, slammed into a street light, head on. Now, it was a Monday morning, and Mr. Sharma hated being late for work, but he didn’t have the heart to abandon those in the car. A crowd hadn’t gathered as it was a secluded part of the town. Mr. Sharma quickly got off his bike and rushed to help. He phoned for an ambulance, and then looked inside the car to see how many people were therein. As he peered through the glass, he got the shock of his life – four creatures in a human-like form grinned at him impishly.
Now Mr. Sharma wasn’t weak-hearted, but meeting aliens like this would be too much for anybody! “How ?… Who ?… Wha…,” he started. The aliens calmly stepped out of the car, unhurt, and slipped a gadget into Mr. Sharma’s hand. “ It’s a galactic translator. You can understand what we say through it. Now, you didn’t call for help, did you ? Hmm… your face looks like you did. Preto, call up the help and say it was a hoax call. Striyo, make the car brand new please… and sir, please stop gaping. We’re just aliens out for a joyride. Here’s our card. Just call out our number loudly, and we’ll be here. We’ll leave now. Bye!” Mr. Sharma stood amazed as the aliens disappeared in their car UFO. “Oh well! Might as well get to office now,” he said, pocketing the card.
Question 12.
Write a story in 150-200 words using the story starter. Was it a dream? I found myself in a garbage dump with debris and rubbish piled up all around and children of my age labouring hard to find out materials which were still in an usable state. All of a sudden…
Answer:
A Living Nightmare
Was it a dream? I found myself in a garbage dump’with debris and rubbish piled up all around and children of my age labouring hard to find out materials which were still in an usable state. All of a sudden, I heard a voice calling out my name aloud and then I realized that it was my mother’s voice. She was waking me up in the morning as I was getting late for the school. Oh! I sighed with relief when I opened my eyes and realized that it was a scary dream. I thanked God that I was safely at home. But that dream reverberated in my mind throughout the day. When I returned from the school in the afternoon I stated the whole dream to my mother. She consoled me that such dreams are meaningless and I should not get disheartened.
Then I realized that how safe and secure we feel when we are with our parents at home. Also, my mother asked me to pray to God daily before going to bed. I promised her to follow this practice throughout my life. From that day onwards I remember I never had a bad dream. I slept peacefully in my bed. It was the most horrific and terrifying dream that I ever saw in my life.
Question 13.
Robert Bruce, king of Scotland – often fought for the freedom of the country – no success – hiding in a cave – dejected – a spider drops by its thread from the ceiling – tries to get back to its web – again drops – succeeds in ninth attempt – inspired by the example, Bruce tries again – succeeds.
Answer:
Robert Bruce:
Once upon a time, there was a king of Scotland named Robert Bruce. He was a very brave king. He fou lit many battles against the English army to retain the realm of Scotland with him. Six times he led his brave little army against his foes in the Scottish war of independence and six times his men had been defeated, and Robert Bruce was driven to exile. Dejected, Bruce took refuge in a small dark cave, thinking how he could go back and face the English army and defeat them.
As he lay thinking, he saw a spider over his head trying to weave its web. Bruce intently watched the spider as it worked hard to make the web. The spider tried to weave its thread from the ceiling again and again, but dropped it every time. Bruce cited the spider’s failed efforts. Surprisingly, the spider did not lose heart. After eight attempts, it finally succeeded in fastening the thread and making the web in its ninth attempt.
Robert Bruce stood amazed at the spider’s unrelenting spirit. He was inspired by it and learnt not to lose heart in any adversity. He went out, called his men together and formed his army of brave people of Scotland. He fought another battle, and in that attempt, he succeeded in defeating the English army and retaining his throne.
Question 14.
Adventure loving boy-climb mountain – parents against left home – a good man helped him – joined mountaineering club – struggled – focused – opportunity – competition – success.
Answer:
The Journey of a Mountaineer Alok was an adventure loving boy. He had been an active participant in school sports and was always enthusiastic to go for adventure sports organised in his school every year. Alok somehow had been nurturing the desire to climb mountains. He had read a great lot about the great mountaineers and their spirit. He was determined that one day or other he would also become a great mountaineer. But how ? His parents were totally against his wishes. For them good studies and getting a good job were more important than these diversions as mountain climbing. Thinking too much about his goal, Alok one day left his home. His parents reached for him in vain.
Before leaving home, he took down the details of a popular mountaineering club. Luckily, a member of the club got impressed in the way Alok presented his enthusiasm for mountain climbing. He encouraged Alok for joining the club and began to train him. But it was not an easy task. Alok needed a lot of energy, hardwork and focus to achieve his goal. Alok struggled despite the training being exhaustive. After sometime, he happened to cease a golden opportunity. There was a competition of mountain climbing organised by the national mountaineering club. Alok enrolled himself for the same. His efforts bore him fruits. He won the competition and owed his success to his coach. His parents saw his photo in the newspaper and felt proud of him.
Question 15.
Seema – working as a maid – eager to go to school – unable to do so – family responsibilities – lend a hand to support.
Answer:
The Fate of a Child Labour:
Seema had been a regular visitor to our school for the past few months. She used to come and stand outside the window of our classroom everyday at least half an hour before our hometime. Her duty was to accompany Malini, who studies in our class, to her home. Seema is a full time maid at Malini’s house. I have been seeing her only for the past few months before which her mother used to come. When I asked Malini about Seema, she said that her mother has been diagnosed with tuberculosis and is under treatment. So, Seema who had been studying in the government school, had to discontinue her studies so as to run the family which consisted of her mother and three younger siblings. Her father had died long ago. What was striking about Seema was her eagerness to learn, which I found in the way she kept nothing down from outside whatever was being taught to us. Being of our own age, I felt she needed to be helped. I befriended her and understood that she wanted to pursue her studies and make a good career for herself so that she could take good care of her mother and siblings.
Being the head girl of the school, I talked this matter over to my principal and other teachers. We decided to collect a fund for Seema’s mother treatment. When I put up a notice in the school, funds started pouring in. Seema’s jnother was given good treatment and all her needs taken care of. Seema pursued her studies. That year in her board exam, she topped in her school. Hearing about this, I felt pride in taking the initiative to help her resume her studies.
Question 16.
Look at the following picture and develop a story based on it in about 150-200 words. Also give it a suitable title.
Answer:
Friendship – A Beautiful Bond Sonu and Monu were neighbours. While Sonu was a very friendly and helpful child, Monu was selfish, being a single kid at home. He always flaunted all the toys his father had got him before Sonu though he never allowed him to share any of his toys.
Once Monu’s father got him a toy motor boat which was operated with a key. Monu was too excited to display it to Sonu, and make him feel jealous. Sonu too got excited at the small boat ferrying on the small tub of water. He too wanted to operate it with his hands, but Monu hurriedly stopped him, “No, no Sonu, it will get spoilt”. Dejected Sonu kept quiet; but after he went home made a small boat of his own using the small wooden pieces his carpenter father had thrown away as useless.
The next day it was raining and Monu was too very happy because he could play with his boat. He hurriedly went out and slipped his boat on the water flowing along the outside of his house and lo! the boat was so uncontrollable that it moved fast along the flow of water and hit a big stone before it got cracked. Monu started crying for his loss, when Sonu arrived there with his boat and a few other paper boats. He gave his boat to Monu and told him “Monu, play with this boat it has no key to wind. So, you need not worry about it getting broken. I will play with .these paper boats!” Monu realized his mistake and apologized to Sonu for not sharing his toys.
The children then enjoyed the day playing with these boats.
Question 17.
Write a short story on the basis of given clues in 150-200 words :
George Washington – going somewhere with friends – Negro came from other side – Negro bowed down – George Washington wished in return – friends surprised – called it undesirable – questioned his friends – proper for black person to be civil and improper for President – friends realized mistake-ashamed.
Answer:
The Politeness of George Washington George Washington was the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States. Also, he served as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He is popularly considered as the central pillar behind the nation’s establishment and came to be known as the ‘father of the country”.
Once George Washington was going somewhere with friends. In the way, a Negro came before him and bowed his head down. George Washington wished him in the same way in return. His friends were surprised to see it. They called it undesirable. African-American, Black Americans or Blacks are the terms used to refer mainly to the descendants of Africans who were brought into America as slaves between the seventeenth century and early nineteenth century. Washington did not like such comments. He questioned his friends – Is it proper for the black person to be civil and improper for his/ her president ? His friends realized their mistake and became ashamed. Washington was widely admired for his strong leadership qualities. He was unanimously elected president in the first two national elections.
Question 18.
A man – four sons – fighting among themselves – father called – gave a bundle of sticks – in succession – ordered to break bundle in pieces – all failed – father – opened the bundle – separated sticks – gave one each – asked to break – sons did easily – father happy – power of unity.
Answer:
Power of Unity:
Once there was an old farmer in a village, who had four sons. His land was very productive and it was his only asset. But as he grew weak and fell ill, he worried concerning how will his sons maintain and benefit from his asset ? This was because all his sons were quarrelsome who used to fight with each other.
One day, he called, his sons to teach them the value of being united. He gave them all a bundle of sticks and told them, “Sons, each of you try to break the bundle. The one who can, will have my assets !” The sons tried to break the bundle. But none of them could succeed. The old man laughed. Then he removed a single stick from each bundle. He give this to them and told them to break it. At once the sons broke it with ease. Now he asked the sons, “My dear sons ! Do you know why I told you to do this? I just wanted to prove that when you are all together, you will be so strong that even the strongest cannot harm you. But when you are alone, you are vulnerable to any attack. I hope you understand this simple lesson of life.” The sons realised their father’s intention and promised him that they would remain united forever.
Question 19.
Write a short story in about 150-200 words with a suitable title starting with “It was a Friday, the 13th of July…
Answer:
A Benevolent Girl:
It was a Friday, the 13th of July, an unforgettable day for Ananditha. Monsoon in Mumbai city had already set in and so every one carried his/her umbrella. Ananditha walked out of her house with her bag, holding her younger brother’s hand. It had just started drizzling. Her mind was revolving around the interschool debate competition to be held in her school. Just two days were left for the selection round. But there was her tough competiton from Janhvi, who had always come first in the school debate. Ananditha sincerely wished that Janhvi should not participate in this. But how ?
As the rain started Ananditha opened her umbrella and came out of the school premises which was already flooding. Just then Janhvi called her by name. Ananditha looked back and hurriedly walked forward thinking, “She must be wanting to come with me! Perhaps, she has not got, her umbrella! She should fall ill. Then she won’t able to participate in the competition”.
As she was about to reach home, she remembered about her younger brother, “Oh my God! I haven’t picked up Chintu! She felt a heavy lump blocking her throat when she realised her blunder. Just then came out rushing her brother, Chintu from inside her house saying, “Oh sister! Why didn’t you come with us in the car? “Surprised Ananditha asked “us” ? Chintu replied “Yes”, Janhvi and me did. She dropped me home in her car.” Ananditha now understood why Janhvi called her name. But for Janhvi Ananditha could not have seen Chintu in life, for several kids got washed out in the heavy downpour that day!
Question 20.
As a ticket collector asked for the ticket, I dug my hand into my pocket only to discover that the purse along with the ticket had disappeared …….
Answer:
A Scaring Dream:
This experience of mine would remain really unforgettable for me. Last week, I was coming back home from my friend’s house. My friend saw me off and it was almost 10’o clock at night. It was the last bus, so I could find the bus fully packed. My house was near the last stop and so I did not mind standing for half my journey. Then slowly the crowd got reduced. Luckily I got a window seat. For, I was totally exhausted for the day, having spent a lot of time with my friend in watching movies and playing with him. As I was thinking about how nicely I spent the day, I don’t know how, but I fell asleep.
Suddenly someone woke me up with a gruff voice “Hey lad, where’s your ticket ? Come on ! Show me the ticket” with a jerk I got up and dug my hand into my pocket. But no ! It was gone – my purse with my ticket had been pickpocket! My mouth went dry as the ticket collector stared at me waiting for my ticket with his extended hand. My face went pale, and I started sweating profusely. I said, “Sorry sir ! I kept my ticket in my purse. Now it is gone !” The man said, “Hey ! Why are you saying it to me ? Get down now, this is the last stop.” I woke up really to find the passenger next to me looking strangely at me. There was no ticket collector and of course, I had my ticket with me, and my purse too ! Yes, it write all a dream.
Question 21.
Ram was driving a motorcycle. Suddenly a child came in front of his bike. He applied brakes but _________.
Answer:
An Incident of Rash Driving:
Ram was driving a motorcycle. Suddenly, a child came in front of his bike. He applied brakes, but his bike skidded and in a blink of the eye, hit an old man walking in the corner of the road. Feeling something serious,’Ram picked up his bike hurriedly and raced it towards his home, before a crowd gathered. Ram feared the worst! The old man would have been dead now! Did anyone notice me hitting him? Perhaps the child? But no, that child would not have seen his face fully for he had his helmet on! Ram shut himself in his room, for the next couple of hours, after which he came out and sat in the hall. Just across him, he found his father seated deeply engrossed in his newspaper. Ram greeted his father who, while returning the greetings moved the newspaper away from his face.
Just a glance at his father and Ram got a jolt. “Oh! father! What is that bandage for on your forehead? You got hurt? But where … how ?” His father said in a calm tone, “Nothing! I tripped and fell down when I went for walking in the morning. It was as if someone pushed me from behind may be a biker you won’t believe …a small boy rushed to me and helped me to the doctor’s clinic. How irresponsible today’s youths are…. what’s the hurry ? why should they speed on the road, that too early in the morning?” As he was saying, Ram felt his ears plugged in and his eyes go blind and he realised that perhaps, it was his own father whom he hit with his bike in the morning.
Question 22.
The man with the scarred face and hooked nose made me feel strongly that I had seen him very recently but wasn’t able to recall where, it suddenly flashed on my mind that he was …
Answer:
A Scaring Person:
The man with the scarred face and hooked nose made me feel strongly that I had seen him very recently but wasn’t able to recall where it suddenly flashed on my mind that he was none o her than our school peon who earlier worked in the school. But later on I heard that he was expelled from the school by our school principal as he had misbehaved with one of the staff members of the school. Also, once he was caught red-handed by a teacher taking out money from the purse of a teacher. I got scarred to see him as all those bad memories related to him flashed back in my mind. But that was only once that I saw him in the market. I never saw him again for many days. It was just a coincidence that he happened to come near to my house that day. I stated the whole incident to my elder sister. She told me not to get worried. She also asked me to be very attentive while going out of the house alone. I avoided going out alone for many days after this incidence. But slowly, I forgot all about it.
Question 23.
With reference to the given picture write a story in 150-200 words. Imagine yourself to be present in the scene and narrate what takes places when this Robot meets the dry leaf.
Answer:
Robot – A Boon of Science:
Yesterday India tested 104 satellites together successfully and created a world history. I was also very proud of our scientists. When I slept at night soon fell into the scientific world. I saw myself roaming in a deserted area. Soon a robot comes to the ground and meets the dry leaf. It autonomously collects leaves, cuts grass and shovels snow.
A robot is a machine especially one programmable by a computer, that is capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically. Robots may be constructed to take on human form but most robots are machines designed to perform a task with no regard to how they look. They have replaced humans in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do or are unable to do because of size limitations.
I saw this robot operates without any supervision. It cuts grass a fraction of an inch at a time. The clippings are left on the yard to serve as a natural fertilizer. When the robot collects leaves, it makes them into piles.
Question 24.
‘While walking back from school I heard a moaning sound coming from the closed shutters of a shop. I tried to get close to the shop and saw…’ Write a story in 150-200 words using the starter.
Answer:
An Act of Courage:
While walking back from school I heard a moaning sound coming from the closed shutters of a shop. I tried to get close to the shop and saw that two men with their faces covered with black cloth were hitting a man badly with hockey sticks. The man who was being hit was crying for help and moaning with pain. I wanted to help that person. As soon as I reached near the shutter of the shop to open it I saw them coming towards me. I hid myself behind a pillar. Within no time both of them ran away from there on a motorbike. I ran to the man lying inside the shop moaning with pain.
He told me that they were thieves who came to rob the shop. When he tried to resist them they started hitting him badly. They robbed all the cash from the cash counter and many valuable objects from the shop. The shop owner was badly wounded and suddenly became unconscious. I called on the Toll-free helpline number 100 and also called an ambulance. Within no time the police officials arrived and the shop keeper was taken to the hospital. Next day, I saw the report of this robbery in the newspaper. Then I told my mother about the whole incidence. She praised me and patted my back for my courageous and philanthropic act of kindness. I felt on the top of the world.
Question 25.
‘My younger sister was playing hide and seek with me. I saw her hiding behind the dressing mirror. When I tried to find her she was inside the mirror and not behind it. I was scared and confused….’ Develop a story using the given lines in 150-200 words.
Answer:
The Haunted Mirror:
My younger sister was playing hide and seek with me. I saw her hiding behind a dressing mirror. When I tried to find her she was inside the mirror and not behind it. I was scared and confused. Had the mirror swallowed her up? I tried to reach out to her but could not. I could see her face but could not hear her. I thought of breaking the min’or but the thought that it could hurt her stopped me from doing so. What should I do? I called my mother, she came running to the room. Sobbing, I pointed towards the mirror. She too, saw my sister trapped inside the mirror. At first, she thought it was a trick and then reality dawned on her. She was inconsolable, kissing the mirror and pleading with the one who had imprisoned my sister in the mirror to release her.
Nothing worked out. Then she remembered Bishop Victor. She called him. He reached our house in 5 minutes. He had brought the holy water with him, which he sprinkled on the mirror and read something from the Bible. There was a loud screeching sound, the mirror broke and my sister came out. She thought it-was a game but we knew it was not. Bishop Victor sprinkled holy water everywhere, and told us to forget about the incident. But it was too scary to forget!
Question 26.
Rohit – addicted to mobile phone – gaming and chatting – oblivious of the real world – performs poorly in class tests – realisation – strives to improve.
Answer:
Addiction of Mobile Phones:
I know Rohit for the past few years. What a brilliant boy he was, when I met him! But now, I heard his mummy telling my mother that his teacher has given him an ultimatum that if he does not do well in his last class test, he would not give the final exam and he would be detained, in class IX for he has to face the board exam next year. What could be the reason for this poor performance, I wondered!
When I called Rohit twice, he just evaded me saying that he was busy with his studies, but his mother denied it. When asked her for explanation she said that he was getting too preoccupied with his mobile phone – always spending too much of time in gaming and chatting. That is disastrous, I thought. Without prior appointment I just barged into Rohit’s room one day and asked him what he was upto, for he had his mobile phone at that time. My efforts to change his mind failed.
The next day I called him to accompany me to the nearby hospital saying that I need to get some medicines. I took him to the cyber rehabilitation department and showed him the patients admitted there-all young boys of Rohits’ age. I told him they were all cyber addicted and have come for treatment. Rohit was thoroughly taken aback by this encounter. It did not take him many days to transform. Now-a-days I find Rohit spending his leisure at the neighbouring park.
Question 27.
Everyday while returning from school I observe an old man in his rags. But on that day when I observed a crowd around that old man lying unconscious on the road I felt something …
Answer:
A Twist in Destiny:
Everyday while returning from school I observed an old man in the rags. But on that day when I observed a crowd around that old man lying unconscious on the road, I felt something scary. When I went near the crowd I found that the old man was moaning with pain and his left leg was bleeding profusely. The people around were talking that some auto-rickshaw driver had hit him badly while he was crossing the road. I remember a day before I had helped him while crossing the road as he was very weak and needed support. It seemed that he had no family.
His condition stated that he had not eaten food properly for many days. In the meantime I called for an ambulance and he was carried to the nearby hospital. I went along with him. After reaching there I called my father to the hospital who did the formalities. When the old man became conscious after a few hours, tears came out of his eyes when he looked at me. With a trembling voice he thanked me for my hospitality and help. He shared with me his sorrow that he was once a wealthy man but he invested a lot in a business that did not work out and for its compensation he had to sell his home as well. After that his wife left him alone. From that day onwards he was roaming in the streets doing nothing. I felt very sad to hear his story. I motivated him to begin a new life and even my father promised me to help him.
Question 28.
Write a short story in about 150-200 words beginning with I like to talk to myself but that evening …………..
Answer:
The Ghost of Rip Van Winkle:
I like to talk to myself but that evening I had someone talk to me. Every evening I go out for a walk alone. I do some loud thinking. One day I was talking to myself as usual. There were ruins of an old building on the way. I looked at it and said to myself, “Must have been a palace !” “You’re right,” I heard someone say. I looked about but there was nobody around. I said, “Who are you? Where are you?” Then a man appeared. He was about fifty years old. He was not wearing modem clothes. He wore clothes made from hand-woven silk. He looked like Rip Van Winkle but perhaps from the eleventh century. I was surprised and a little frightened, but, the man smiled, and invited me to come inside. Cautiously I walked in. He took me to his bedroom. There was a beautiful Persian carpet on the floor. There were cushions and tiger skins to sit on. He asked me to sit down. Then he clapped. A servant came in. He brought sherbet. I drank it. It was delicious. Then I took leave of him. Strangely, I never met him again.
Question 29.
Isaac Newton – great scientist – devoted to his work – once invited friends to dinner – while talking went out – looking for something – idea struck – headed to study – got busy with calculations – friends searching – worried – located him in study – Newton embarrassed – friends forgave.
Answer:
Newton’s Devotion of Science:
Isaac Newton was a great scientist. He was a keen observer of every phenomenon, and everything around him. He discovered several laws of nature, especially” the Law of Gravity. One evening, he invited a few close friends to dinner. As they all sat around, the dining table,. Newton suddenly remembered that he had forgotten his book in the garden outside. He excused himself and went out to fetch it when his attention was caught by some natural phenomenon. Observing the pheno-menon, he had a sudden idea, and went back to his study. He began making some calculations. He was so lost, that he forgot that his guests were waiting at the dining table.-The guests waited for half an hour but Newton did not return. They went to look for him and found him completely absorbed in his work. Even when he saw the guests he did not recall why they were there. When they reminded him that they had been waiting for him at the table, he said, “I am extremely sorry. Please forgive me.” The friends knew about Newton’s habits. They’ said, “It doesn’t matter. Come, let’s have dinner.”
Question 30.
I awoke one morning and found myself famous …………
Answer:
A Memorable Day of My Life:
I awoke one morning and found myself famous. In fact, I did not expect it, but I had won the first prize in the French Olympiad. I had appeared for the test sometime back, and had almost forgotten all about it. One morning I received a call from my classmate who too had appeared for the test. She congratulated me for winning the first prize – an educational tour to France. I could hardly believe what she told me. I also got a call from the Principal. He too congratulated me. My parents and my grandparents were happy. I was presented in the general assembly as the winner of the French Olympiad. I am a shy boy.
I was known only to a few of my classmates. Now I had become famous. Every teacher and every student came to know of me. I was presented the trophy and the certificate. I felt honoured. All our neighbours and relatives too came to know me. I was invited to the French Embassy. My parents too, went with me. There I was offered tea and I also got my visa to visit France for ten days. There was a group photograph with all other winners. My photo was published in our school magazine. This fame, however, lasted only for a little while. Now, nobody talks about my winning the first prize at the French Olympiad. The fame was short-lived, and I am now an ordinary student, as I was before I won the prize.
Question 31.
Writing diary is my habit but that night I could feel my diary trying to talk to me. All of a sudden I heard ………… Write a story in about 150-200 words using the hint.
Answer:
My Diary-My Best Friend:
I write my diary regularly every night. But, that night something strange happened. As soon as I picked up my diary from the shelf, I felt that the diary was trying to talk to me. I was amazed and looked at my diary so as to give my whole attention to it.
Then the diary said, “You know how important I am to you. I keep the deepest of your secrets in my heart. Come what may, I will not divulge to anybody a single word that you entrusted to me, but you seem to care little for me. You see how grimy and worn out my jacket is? Don’t you ever realise that I need a new, durable jacket. My pages are getting dog-eared, but you never try to smooth them out. Sometimes, you leave me carelessly on your desk.
At that time I experience very anxious and embarrassing moments. I fear somebody might come in, and force me to tell your secrets. I warn you today that you must always keep me secure under lock and key.”
I interrupted the diary. It had more complaints. I assured it that I would be careful in future. I bought a new jacket and put it in it.
Question 32.
A rich man’s son took his share of property and went away to a far off city. He led a wild and luxurious life and wasted his money. Soon there was a famine in land ……….
Answer:
The Prodigal Son:
Once there was a rich landlord. He had two sons, called Ramu and Kalu. Ramu, the elder one, was hardworking and led a simple and frugal life, while Kalu was a spendthrift and led a life of luxury and ease. Ramu often complained to his father about Kalu’s wasteful ways, but, his father said that he would improve as he grew older. Kalu, however, did not change. One day Ramu was angry with Kalu and asked him to work with him in the field, but Kalu refused. Their father divided his property between the two sons. He kept a house and a small orchard for himself. Kalu was happy. He sold his property and left for a distant land.
There he led a life of luxury, and within a few years he was left with no money. To add to his woes, there was a famine. Kalu had nothing to fall back upon, and nowhere to go. Finally, he decided to go home. He looked like a beggar. He fell at his father’s feet. Father’s eyes were filled with tears, fie embraced his son, but Ramu said, “Father, don’t let him stay here. He has taken his share.” Father replied, “Ramu, he has come back home, and home is a place from where you are never- turned away I cannot turn him back despite his follies because he has returned as a changed man.”